International Day of the Bible
International Day of the Bible … Celebrate the Bible with the International Day of the Bible. You are invited to take a few minutes to share with others, face to face or screen to screen, how much the Bible means in your life. You can read, sing, act out, draw, paint, organize a flash mob, […]
Bible Engagement Defined
Bible engagement defined … Bible or Scripture engagement, defined by agencies, forums, societies, centers and research groups, has many shades of meaning. Here are some definitions: Scripture engagement is an identity-forming, learning experience, rooted in the Scriptures and practiced throughout the history of the church, involving the whole person, in which the Word of God, […]
How To Strengthen Your Bible Engagement
How to strengthen your Bible engagement … To know God and be godly, we must know God’s Word intimately. Here are ten things you can do to improve your engagement with the Bible: Use reading plans. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Benjamin Franklin. Check out Bible Gateway for a great […]
Engaging Canadians With The Bible
Engaging Canadians with the Bible … Despite our high view of Scripture, Evangelicals are trending away from reading and reflecting on God’s Word. That may be an issue for some, but for Scripture Union, it’s an all-consuming concern. Scripture Union’s mission is to connect Canadians with Jesus and His Story. That’s what we endeavour to […]
Ten Ways To Help Children Engage With The Bible
“Point your kids in the right direction – when they’re old they won’t be lost” Proverbs 22:6 (Msg). To help children be on the right path and stay on it, we must teach them the Scriptures (cf. Deuteronomy 6:7). Here are ten ways for parents to help children engage with the Bible: Do it together. […]
Discipleship and Bible Engagement
Discipleship and Bible engagement … A disconnect. What we say and do doesn’t always seem to line up. While 66% of churchgoers say they want to “honour Jesus in all I do,” only 11% read the Bible daily – this according to the October 2011 LifeWay Research, Transformational Discipleship Study, of more than 4,000 American […]
Scripture Engagement Pastor Alert!
Scripture engagement pastor alert! Bible reading research. Studies by the Barna Group, Gallup Poll, and others reveal that regular Bible reading in North America is in sharp decline. There are approximately 25% fewer people than a generation ago who would be characterized as even occasional Bible readers and about 700 people in the USA quit […]
A Pivotal Point: The Future of Bible Engagement
The future of Bible engagement … Bible engagement is at a pivotal point. Smartphones, tablets, and other devices make the Scriptures more accessible than ever before. We live in exceptional times, and digital technology provides proximity and unprecedented connectivity to the Bible. Beyond Gutenberg. New technologies and social media make it possible to dream about […]
Opposition to Bible Engagement: Why Some People Think the Bible Isn’t Relevant
Opposition to Bible engagement … Why do some people think the Bible isn’t relevant? Many people reject the Bible because they distrust it. The reason why they distrust the Bible is because they do not believe in metanarratives*. Distrust in metanarratives has arguably done more to alienate people from the Bible than any other aspect […]
Why Pastors Should Prioritize Bible Engagement
Why pastors should prioritize Bible engagement … The single most beneficial thing pastors can do for their congregations is help them read and reflect on the Scriptures. Bible engagement is critical for spiritual health and growth. Bible reading coupled with reflection is the primary catalyst for developing mature Christians. In fact, Scripture reflection has twice […]